GNU/Linux Mint Canon MP490 Printer Setup – Step by step Guide
How to Install Canon PIXMA MP490 Series Printer in Mint LTS GNU/Linux Desktops.
And the Canon PIXMA MP490 Printer Setup on Linux Mint is granted by the GutenPrint Software because the Proprietary Driver is not available.
Moreover, Gutenprint is a suite of Printer Drivers for UNIX, Linux, and macOS systems that use CUPS as their printing system.
Gutenprint currently Supports over 2600 printers.
Especially relevant: after Installing the Driver to achieve the Setup follow instructions to Add Canon Printer.
And so this Setup should be valid for All the following PIXMA Printer Models: MP492, MP493, MP495, MP496, MP497, MP498, MP499.
1. Installing Printer Driver
How to Install GutenPrint Printer Drivers Suite on Mint
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